Monifa
girl nameMonifa entered the US charts in 1969, peaked at #2267 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1969–2025
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rank today
#2267
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3958 |
| 1970s | #3195 |
| 1980s | #7514 |
| 1990s | #9509 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Monifa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Monifa alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Monifa in 2025?
- Monifa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Monifa most popular?
- Monifa peaked in 1970, reaching #2267 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Monifa with classmates?
- Monifa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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